Move over Danica -- there is another woman making history at the Daytona 500. It's not from inside a car, because this one is making her mark on the sport.
MWR has announced that professional CrossFit competitor Christmas Abbott has been hired as a full-time pit crew member for its Sprint Cup operation. “This is just the first step for me,†said Abbott. “I've been training for several months. This is the
Christmas Abbott, a 5'3" 115-pound woman, just made history. She recently signed a contract to become the first woman to ever work in a NASCAR pit crew. Pit crew, huh? Some of you may be wondering why this is such a
Christmas Abbott is already quite popular in the CrossFit world, as she opened her own gym in 2007 and became a head trainer. But last November, ABC profiled Abbott and her decision to audition for a pit crew spot. Ultimately, people think her good
Christmas' time: Abbott joins Waltrip Racing as crew member. Before attempting to be an over-the-wall pit crew member for Michael Waltrip Racing, Christmas Abbott, 31, competed in CrossFit competitions and worked with the U.S. Department of State in Iraq.
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